Governor-General and Australian Indigenous delegation meet Iqaluit Rangers

In Iqaluit, the Governor-General met local Canadian Rangers and Junior Rangers who provide patrols and detachments for deployment on national security and safety missions in remote areas of Canada.

Warrant Officer Kenneth Leet and Sergeant Dinos Tikivik welcomed Ms Bryce, Mr Michael Bryce and the Australian Indigenous delegation before inviting them to view traditional and contemporary equipment used by the Rangers in the performance of their daily roles.

Later, the Governor-General, Mr Bryce and the delegation visited Qikiqtani General Hospital for a briefing on distance healthcare.